Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle vs Four-banded Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle | Four-banded Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidomera clivicollis | Halictus quadricinctus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.
Four-banded Furrow Bee
A large, robust halictid bee with four prominent white hair bands across its dark abdomen. It is one of the biggest sweat bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 16 mm long, it is almost as large as a honey bee and dwarfs most other species in its family.